RE: [Harp-L] Harp Amps

"steve"<mudharp@xxxxxxxxxx> · Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:58:25 -0400 (EDT)

Forgot to tell you what PA amp I was referring to, it's one of my mic endorsees and one of Hohner's Hall of Fame inductees, Darrell Mansfield, it's his Stromberg Carlson PA.  His only problem is that he has to run it out to a speaker cab and he can't take that thing around as he travels extensively all over the US and the world.  Man I'd like have that thing, but I'll just have to find one on ebay, but it's worth it.

steve
www.thunderharpmics.com 

 --- On Sun 08/19, Maka McMahon < makamcmahon@xxxxxxxxxxxx > wrote:
From: Maka McMahon [mailto: makamcmahon@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:04:08 +1000 (EST)
Subject: [Harp-L] Harp Amps

docspackle wrote: "i'm buying my first real harp amp and unable to make a side by side comparison, which i'm sure a few of you have an amp that would sound good at lower volume [break up&punch] as well higher volume for bigger gigs. I'm leaning towards either a Sonny Jr Cruncher or an amp from HarpGear,any help in this decision would be greately appreciated." My limited knowledge and firsthand experience, but a fair a bit of recent research, indicates that the chances of a universal solution are limited. The design compromises in any device focus it towards a particular role and the different requirements between the higher volume gig amp and the required break up and punch at quieter volumes might be difficult (but not impossible) to meet in one amp. Main options have already been identified - something big enough to cater for the larger gig (and then hope it behaves as you want for quieter requirements) or something smaller that 
behaves the way you want for smaller venues/volumes and then can either be mic'd or use a line out to the 'house PA' for the bigger gigs (beware the obnoxious sound man!). The only other issues I'd throw into the mix are your back (the big amps are heavy!) and your wallet. HG models usually start at around $750, a SonnyJr 410 or Cruncher will be around $2,000 (both guys post here so can provide more accurate numbers). As previously suggested, buyone of each type! However, it really gets down to what you think you will be doing with the amp. I like quadboxes, so a 410 would be top of my list. A bit like buying a Ferrari though - do you really need something that goes that fast, or is it just to show that you can? Harp gear is as much addiction as it is logic. If its a business decision - quantify what the business needs and get an amp that goes closest to those specs from a 'value for money' perspective. If its a hobby interest, which 
one touches your heart? Can you (almost) afford it? Then buy that one! Cheers Maka --------------------------------- Get the World's number 1 free email service. Find out more. _______________________________________________ Harp-L is sponsored by SPAH, http://www.spah.org Harp-L@xxxxxxxxxx http://harp-l.org/mailman/listinfo/harp-l

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